March 05, 2014, 9:30AM

The 2014 Cherokee might not look like a traditional Jeep, but it can perform like one when needed. The midsize sport utility vehicle is capable of scaling sand and snow dunes with ease, while also providing car-like handling for driving to the store or up north. Full story »

February 03, 2014, 4:17PM

Chrysler is launching the Jeep Cherokee later this year with a new diesel engine option in Europe. The 2.0-liter Multijet II turbo diesel, which has not been announced for the U.S. market, is available in two versions offering customers a choice of 170 or 140 horsepower outputs, both generating 258.16 lbs. ft. of torque. Full story »

October 30, 2013, 12:00PM

During a media and analyst conference call to discuss its $464 million third-quarter profit, Marchionne said Chrysler may have been ''naive'' regarding the launch of the mid-size sport utility vehicle, which was delayed due to tuning of its new nine-speed transmission. Full story »

October 28, 2013, 10:45AM

Chrysler Group LLC is taking an interesting approach to launching a unique vehicle. The Auburn Hills-based automaker Monday released the first television spot for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is set to Bob Dylan singing “Motherless Children.” The one-minute ad, which debuts nationally today, is quite even-tempered, as it cuts between the mid-size sport utility vehicle and shots of children playing and exploring. Full story »

October 23, 2013, 8:30AM

It’s finally happening: 2014 Jeep Cherokees are on their way to dealers. After months of discussions about confirmed and unconfirmed delays, Chrysler Group LLC Tuesday said the mid-size sport utility vehicles are shipping to dealers. Full story »

October 22, 2013, 11:50AM

The wait for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is nearly over, according to Chrysler Group LLC. The Auburn Hills-based automaker started shipping the mid-size sport utility vehicles to dealers, according to a Chrysler spokeswoman. Full story »

October 01, 2013, 7:45AM

Monday was supposed to be the day. It was the end of the third-quarter and 2014 Jeep Cherokees were supposed to be in dealership lots nationwide. But they weren’t. Instead, thousands of the midsize sport utility vehicles were likely idle outside Chrysler Group LLC’s Toledo Assembly Complex, where Cherokee production started in June. Full story »

September 21, 2013, 8:01AM

Many Jeep fans and analysts are criticizing the 2014 Cherokee for not being "Jeep" enough, due to its smooth design. But as we've discussed, the new midsize sport utility vehicle includes several iconic Jeep characteristics, including a few hidden surprises connecting the newest model to its historic origins. However, the true “Jeep-ness” of the resurrected Cherokee can't necessarily be seen in photos. It has to be experienced. Full story »

September 16, 2013, 9:07AM

The launch of the resurrected vehicle was reportedly delayed due to problems with tuning of its new nine-speed transmission, but the Auburn Hills-based automaker has maintained the vehicle would arrive in dealerships in the third-quarter. Full story »

July 21, 2013, 7:27AM

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee has been called a lot of things -- from ''revolutionary'' to ''ugly-as-sin.'' But, as is with any drastic redesign; some people are bound to praise it, as others condemn it to Hell. Mark Allen, head of Jeep design, knew that. Full story »

July 18, 2013, 4:35PM

Toledo Assembly Complex manager Zachary Leroux said when the second shift of about 1,100 workers comes fully online by the end of September, the 3.9 million square-foot facility will be able of producing 896 Cherokees a day, or 56 vehicles per hour, on two eight-hour shifts. Full story »

July 18, 2013, 3:11PM

Media toured the Toledo Assembly Plant as it began production of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Thursday, July 18. Chrysler Group invested $500 million into a state-of-the-art body shop in the Toledo Assembly Plant for the production of the Jeep Cherokee. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive.com)

July 18, 2013, 3:11PM

Media toured the Toledo Assembly Plant as it began production of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Thursday, July 18. Chrysler Group invested $500 million into a state-of-the-art body shop in the Toledo Assembly Plant for the production of the Jeep Cherokee. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive.com)

July 18, 2013, 3:11PM

Media toured the Toledo Assembly Plant as it began production of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Thursday, July 18. Chrysler Group invested $500 million into a state-of-the-art body shop in the Toledo Assembly Plant for the production of the Jeep Cherokee. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive.com)

July 18, 2013, 3:11PM

Media toured the Toledo Assembly Plant as it began production of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Thursday, July 18. Chrysler Group invested $500 million into a state-of-the-art body shop in the Toledo Assembly Plant for the production of the Jeep Cherokee. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive.com)

July 18, 2013, 3:11PM

Media toured the Toledo Assembly Plant as it began production of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Thursday, July 18. Chrysler Group invested $500 million into a state-of-the-art body shop in the Toledo Assembly Plant for the production of the Jeep Cherokee. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive.com)